Takahiro Shiomi (1st round) thought he'd have a chance to be with the Ichi-gun team during the exhibition game season, but it seems the coaches had a change of heart. The reason: they need to give other pitchers a look and they'd rather have him take his time and continue his training at Ni-gun. Shiomi is expected to pitch during the Ikusei League (3/1 - 3/17).